Bandai Candy Releases Second Round of Family-Sized Demon Slayer Tarts
13.January.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD / Uncategorized
Bandai Candy has begun selling the second round of Demon Slayer-themed tarts! This time, the family-sized treats will feature the taste of two varieties of cheesecake, and will be available at select AEON, AEON Style, MaxValu, and Daiei locations throughout Japan.
Each tart features characters from the popular Demon Slayer anime series with smiles on their faces. With a two-layered structure, customers can enjoy the flavor of baked cheesecake and gelatin cheesecake. Characters included are Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Giyu, Inosuke, Kyojuro, Shinobu, and Kanao.
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Demon Slayer Big Tart Round Two ~Two Types of Cheesecake~
Price: ¥537 each (Tax Included)
Available Now
Where to Buy:
AEON / AEON Style (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu)
MaxValu (Kanto, Hokuriku, West Japan)
Daiei’s Chilled Dessert Corner
※Products only available in limited quantities.
※Only available at participating stores.
Details: https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/products/2021/4549660736721000.html
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Otabe, one of the most popular sweets souvenir shops in Kyoto, Otabe, is known for its delicious matcha and mini-desserts. Starting May 12, the company has released nine uniquely packaged sweets inspired by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The limited-edition packaging will feature popular characters from the series. Previously, the company released matcha cakes for the crossover–this time, fans can enjoy choco-an flavor!
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Choco-an
Release Date: May 12, 2022
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Those passing through Gotanda Station in Tokyo might want to keep an eye out for some tasty treats on sale for a limited time. Patisserie Giraud has opened a limited-time pop-up location inside the aptly-named shop Have You Eaten This Before? The pop-up will be open until May 31, 2022.
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Action Kamen Cake: https://cake.jp/item/3408541/
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Lotte has released a new lemon gum flavor in collaboration with the popular series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! With 35 distinct packages and gum wrappers decorated with famous scenes and quotes, fans can have a blast searching for their favorites.
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Available: April 6 – Mid-May, 2022
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Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/